MI Tech TV
MITech TV: Business Financing, 3D Printed Face Shields, Medical Device Developer, COVID-19 Update
ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV April 13, Financing expert Bob Moore returns to talk about ways businesses can find funding during the pandemic. Inventors Darrin and Dalton Luedke are using a 3D printer to
MITech TV: LTU Online Learning, STEAM Leadership Alliance, Mental Health During Lock Down, COVID-19 Mitigation Steps
ANN ARBOR - Lynn Miller-Wietecha, Ph.D., Director, E-Learning Services at Lawrence Technological University describes what LTU learned so far from emergency remote teaching. Kelli List Wells from the STEAM Leadership Alliance provides examples of integrated STEAM
Digital Marketer Response: Pandemic Not Time To Cut Advertising, Marketing
ANN ARBOR, April 1, 2020 - Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing in Birmingham, MI., says cutting your digital marketing and advertising spend during the pandemic is not a good idea. You want customers to
Breaking News
New Approach To Water Electrolysis For Green Hydrogen
BEIJING - Recent research into the demanding task of developing catalysts for hydrogen production has
SkillFusion To Address EV Charger Reliability With Certified Skilled Workers
DETROIT - As the electric vehicle market surges, reliable charging infrastructure is more critical than
Voters Reject Cannabis Sales In Grosse Pointe Park, Keego Harbor, Rochester, And Birmingham
DETROIT - In Tuesday’s election, voters in three Michigan cities — Grosse Pointe Park, Keego
WMSBF Names Sustainable Business Of The Year Award Winners
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will honor local organizations and professionals at
iHemp Hour: Barn Owl Drone Services Helps Farmers Find Male Hemp Plants
ANN ARBOR - Yup, that's right. Barn Owl Drone Services uses drones to find male
Surveys Reveal Significant Shifts in Consumer Behavior During Pandemic
TROY, N.Y. — The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered how people shop, how much they
Michigan Marijuana Report To Launch Four20Post Streaming Video Channel July 8
ANN ARBOR – Michigan Marijuana Report is launching a cannabis-focused live streaming video show on
iHemp Hour – Barn Owl Drone Helps Hemp Farmers Find Male Plants
Join iHemp Michigan Thursday, July 2 Noon – 1pm Barn Owl Drone Meet Sarah &
University Of Michigan Solar Car Wins National Title For Sixth Consecutive Year
ANN ARBOR - Despite nearly sunless conditions in the final two days, the University of
Black Hat Demo: Drones Can Hack Wireless Keyboards
LAS VEGAS - A presenter at Black Hat 2016 last week showed how consumer drones
Clean Energy Roadmap Identifies 3000 Companies In Michigan, Northeast Ohio That Could Create Cleaner Technologies
DETROIT - In a new report, more than 3,000 companies in Michigan and Northeast Ohio
Toyota Delays Launch of Plug-in Prius Prime
DETROIT - Toyota Motor Co. is delaying the start of production for its new plug-in model,
Featured News
Artificial Intelligence Becomes A Lawyer
SAN FRANCISCO - Next month, AI will enter the courtroom, and the US legal system may never be the same. An
How Energy Leaders Envision Countering Climate Change in the Future
WASHINGTON DC - With the federal government promising over US$360 billion in clean energy incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act, energy
Solar-Powered Vehicles One Tech To Watch In 2023
SAN FRANCISCO - From transparent solar panels to fusion power breakthroughs, lots of time, talent and money is being invested in
Michigan
Flow-Through’ Exemption Restorer Bill Heads To House
LANSING - Nearly 250,000 Michigan "Flow-Through" business organized as S Corporations or partnerships could claim
Bills Require Consumer Notification 45 Days After Data Breached
LANSING – Banks, businesses, government agencies and nonprofits that suffer a data security breach would
LTU Hosting 800+ High School Students In DECA Business Competition Dec. 14
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University will host the 2018 DECA High School District Competition on
Online Tech Acquires Neverfail’s Global Cloud Infrastructure Business
ANN ARBOR — Online Tech, the Ann Arbor-based cloud IT services provider, announced it had
Flow-Through’ Exemption Restorer Bill Heads To House
LANSING - Nearly 250,000 Michigan "Flow-Through" business organized as S Corporations or partnerships could claim
Bills Require Consumer Notification 45 Days After Data Breached
LANSING – Banks, businesses, government agencies and nonprofits that suffer a data security breach would
LTU Hosting 800+ High School Students In DECA Business Competition Dec. 14
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University will host the 2018 DECA High School District Competition on
Online Tech Acquires Neverfail’s Global Cloud Infrastructure Business
ANN ARBOR — Online Tech, the Ann Arbor-based cloud IT services provider, announced it had
How Independent Hoteliers Can Compete with Big Chains
Independent hoteliers possess an edge that sprawling chains frequently forfeit: the capacity to pivot overnight.
Huawei’s 1,864-Mile EV Battery Can Also Recharge In 5 Minutes
CHINA - Huawei's claimed 1,864-mile solid-state battery could eliminate range anxiety for people considering buying
Study: Possibly Hostile Alien Threat Detected In Unknown Interstellar Object
BOSTON - A mysterious intergalactic object could potentially be a “hostile” alien spacecraft that’s slated
Introduction To The Gaming Platform Gratowin Casino In Italy
Introduction Italy's online gaming scene is buzzing, and a new contender has entered the arena:
Advanced Technologies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Grant Lets GVSU Nursing Students Provide Seniors With Onsite Care
GRAND RAPIDS - Through a $493,690 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, teams of Grand Valley State University faculty members and students will provide onsite care to older adults and senior citizens who are
Michigan Science Center Lands Sun, Earth, Universe – NASA, NISE Production
DETROIT - A new exhibition has landed at the Michigan Science Center Sun, Earth, Universe, a collaboration between NASA and the National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE Net), is designed to engage audiences in the
Michigan Science Center Offers Free Admission Days This Winter
DETROIT - The Michigan Science Center is ready to inspire curious minds of all ages with free general admission days this winter. General admission includes access to more than 250 amazing hands-on exhibits, live stage
MUVE Offers Ride Sharing App For Disabled, Elderly Passengers
ROYAL OAK - MUVE Co-Founder Anthony Shannon talks about his ride sharing application, fully focused on providing specialized and wheelchair accessible transportation for the disabled and elderly. To learn more, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/episode-147-muve-ride-sharing-application-for-wheelchair-accessible-transportation
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
General Motors May Build Battery Plant In Lansing, Expand Orion Assembly
LANSING — GM is expected to build a new battery plant in Michigan and spend billions
Two Big Michigan Battery Manufacturing Plants In The Works
GRAND RAPIDS - LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. has secured $1.36 billion in financing to
Ford F-150 Hybrid Can Recharge All-Electric Vehicles In An Emergency
DETROIT - A Ford F-150 Hybrid can charge electric cars that have run out of juice.
Shell And GM Unveil Partnership On Texas Power And Car-Charging
DETROIT - General Motors and a Shell-owned power company will unveiled a partnership aimed at
Digital and Mobile
Top 10 Finalists Named For NextChallenge: Smart Cities
DETROIT – The envelopes have been opened and the top 10 finalist for the second
Construction Begun On WMU’s Grand Rapids Manufacturing Lab
GRAND RAPIDS - Construction has begun at Western Michigan University’s Grand Rapids regional location for
Lightweight Vehicle Frame Popularity Leads To Funding For Low-Volume Production
PLYMOUTH - An innovative lightweight car frame was rolled out at the SEMA show a
IgniteCast Provides Cutting Edge Video Training, Harvest Company Knowledge
ROYAL OAK - Motor City Connect Founder Terry Bean talks to his new business partner,
Apple Beefing Up iCloud Security Following Celebrity Photo Hacks
CUPERTINO - Apple is beefing up iCloud's security following promises by CEO Tim Cook to
Some UIA Debit Cards Possibly Breached, LARA Says
LANSING - Customers who used Unemployment Insurance Agency debit cards at Home Depot between April
Sept. 15 Cyber Awareness Luncheon Focus On Hot Issues In Cyber
KALAMAZOO ? The next Michigan Cyber Awareness Luncheon on Sept. 15 will focus on Hot
Same Malware Used To Hack Target Compromised Home Depot
SAN FRANCISCO - The same malware that hacked the accounts of Target customers late last
Business and Finance
West Michigan Business Executive Named SBDC State Director
GRAND RAPIDS - West Michigan business executive and Amway alumni J.D. Collins has been named state
Introducing The Techstars Mobility Class Of 2018
DETROIT - I’m excited to introduce the 11 companies part of Techstars Class 141 –
LTU, Detroit Church Launch Youth Business Pitch Competition For Faith-Based Organizations
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University has partnered with Detroit’s Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church to launch
Great Lakes Angels Offers Seminar On Angel Investing At Automation Alley
DETROIT - So you now are an accredited investor pulling down the big bucks and
TechCrunch Study: Only 7 Percent Of Partners At Top VC Firms Are Women
SAN FRANCISCO - Only 7 percent of investing partners at the top 100 Venture and
Internet Advisor: MI-SBDC’s Cochrane Talks Tech Initiatives On West Side Of State
DETROIT - Sandra Cochrane is a full-time Technology Business Consultant for the MI-SBDC. In this
Internet Advisor: Automation Alley’s Tom Kelly Provides First Quarter Highlights
DETROIT - Tom Kelly is the COO and director of entrepreneurship for Automation Alley, Michigan’s leading technology
Deadline Extended To May 6 For DTX Launch Detroit
DETROIT - The deadline for DTX Launch Detroit has been moved back to May 6.
